Gregory Stafford MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

No 10 North: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25290More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants working for No.10 North are ordinarily resident in London.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Operating CostsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25289More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the estimated total cost to the public purse is of No.10 North over the next five years, including capital expenditure, staffing, travel, accommodation, security and premises costs.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25288More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what measurable outcomes will be used to assess the effectiveness of No.10 North; and when she expects the Government to publish its first assessment of those outcomes.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25287More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the potential for duplication of functions between No.10 North and existing offices and teams within Government departments.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25286More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which functions have been transferred to No.10 North from (a) HM Treasury, (b) the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and (c) any other Government department; and what assessment has been made
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: MinistersCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25285More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the average cost to the public purse of holding a ministerial meeting at No.10 North, including travel, accommodation, security and other associated costs.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: MinistersCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25284More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many ministerial meetings have been held at No.10 North since its establishment; and how many ministers have travelled from London to attend those meetings.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Prime Minister: No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25283More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many days the Prime Minister has worked from No.10 North since its establishment; and how many days he expects to work there in each of the next 12 months.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: TravelCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25282More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the additional carbon emissions arising from regular travel between London and Manchester by ministers and civil servants working from No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: ICTCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25281More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what additional expenditure has been incurred on IT, telecommunications and secure communications infrastructure as a result of establishing No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25280More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what additional expenditure on security has been incurred as a result of establishing No.10 North in Manchester; and what the estimated annual cost of those security arrangements is.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: BuildingsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25279More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether No.10 North will pay rent or any other charge for its occupation of space at GCHQ's Heron House.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: BuildingsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25278More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what agreement has been reached with GCHQ regarding the use of Heron House by No.10 North; and whether any costs will be incurred by the Government as a result.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25277More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants have been transferred from existing departments to No.10 North; and how many of those posts were previously based in London.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25276More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many additional posts have been created as a result of the establishment of No.10 North; and what the annual salary cost of those posts is.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25275More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much has been spent on relocation and resettlement packages for civil servants moving to work at No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Civil ServantsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25274More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants have (a) relocated permanently to Manchester, (b) relocated temporarily to Manchester and (c) been required to work periodically from No.10 North as a result of its establishment.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25273More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much has been spent to date on (a) rail travel, (b) air travel, (c) taxis and private hire vehicles, (d) hotels and other accommodation and (e) subsistence in connection with No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: HotelsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25272More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the annual cost of hotel accommodation for ministers and civil servants travelling to Manchester in connection with No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: TravelCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25271More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she has made of the annual cost of travel by ministers and civil servants between London and Manchester in connection with No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Cost EffectivenessCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25270More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, (i) what estimate she has made of the annual savings to the public purse resulting from the establishment of No.10 North; and (ii) if she will set out how those savings will be achieved.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Cost EffectivenessCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25269More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the value for money of establishing No.10 North; and what criteria will be used to assess whether it has delivered value for money.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25268More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (i) a full business case was prepared for the establishment of No.10 North.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: Operating CostsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25267More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the estimated annual running cost is of No.10 North; and what assessment has been made of how this compares with the cost of operating the Government solely from existing government offices in London.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: ExpenditureCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25266More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the total cost has been to date of establishing No.10 North, broken down by (a) refurbishment and fit-out, (b) IT and communications, (c) security, (d) furniture and equipment, (e) staffing and recruitment,
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Department or topic	Published records
Cabinet Office	26
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	4
Department for Education	6
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	3
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	10
Department for Transport	5
Department of Health and Social Care	4
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	15
Home Office	7
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	2
Ministry of Justice	1
Treasury	6

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